Paraeducator Classroom Instructional Health Aide; Moderate​/Severe; SY

Classroom Instructional Health Aide Moderate To Severe Disabilities

Employment Type:

Full-time

Minimum entry: $19.01/hour

Calendar:
Full time: 1902 FT/184 work days, 11 paid holidays

Benefits: PTO, holidays, matched retirement through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance, wellness, professional growth credit

Performance Pay:
Up to $600 Available annually

New Hire Experience Credit:
Starting hourly rate will be determined based on experience in a full time, paid job with like duties held in the previous 10 years. 1% per year starting in year 2, not to exceed the max hiring range of 5%

New Hire Education Credit:
Associates degree or higher in a like field may be considered for a 1% increase, combined with experience not to exceed 5% in addition to starting hourly rate for position.

Job Goal:
Provide instructional support under the supervision of the special education teacher in a special education environment or as required by an individualized education plan (IEP); and provide support to students with moderate to severe cognitive and/or physical needs in a specialized classroom

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus an Associate's Degree or 60 semester hours from an accredited university, or satisfactory results on an AZ state-approved competency exam
• CPR/First Aid (certification provided)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a computer and related software
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• Meet the physical demands as described below

Core

Job Functions:

• Instruct, within proximity to the teacher, individual students or small groups of students to reinforce material or skills initially introduced by the teacher
• Translate, when required, (both oral and written) for parents, students, staff, and others
• Assist students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to a severe medical condition and/or physical limitations (e.g., toileting, feeding, dressing, suctioning, tube feeding, and emergency rescue medication, etc.) for the purpose of allowing students to function in a school environment
• Implement, under direction, behavioral plans developed by a team consisting of parent and school personnel for the purpose of assisting students in modifying behaviors that conflict with a positive academic and social environment
• Assist students with various physical, emotional, and academic needs, adhering to the guidelines of the student's I.E.P
• Assist with emergency rescue medications if necessary
• Assist in the provision of services in a small group or one-on-one
• Administer immediate basic first aid and medical assistance for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile, and/or injured students
• Assist with assessments and data collection under the supervision of the certified teacher
• Operate and care for equipment used for instructional purposes
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, lunch periods, and field trips
• Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about a student
• Participate in meetings and in-service training as required for the purpose of sharing information and/or improving knowledge and skills beneficial to assisting in the classroom
• Maintain the confidentiality of protected student and staff member information even after no longer employed
• Be flexible and perform other duties relating to the general job function as assigned by the supervisor
• Accept responsibility for students' well-being and safety while they are in the employee's care
• Be alert to and report the possibility of any substance use, child abuse, or dangerous situation based upon daily observation
• Assist in maintaining a quiet and orderly classroom environment
• Follow district policies as outlined
• Perform all duties safely and prudently as directed by supervisors

Core Values:

• Excellence in all we do. No matter how large or small, we value excellence in all parts of this organization. Excellence is a value, a quality, and our most important product.
• Equity and fairness in all things. Education is the great leveler, and we intend for all our students, staff, and patrons to have the opportunity,…